#7 RSS and libraries

What is the value of RSS for libraries? RSS is way of communicating changes in website content. Email alerts/subscription is another way of doing it electronically. Often the two methods would both be offered where appropriate. There are a few places on the website where libraries have been using newsfeeds:

• Library blogs - Rodney Libraries Blog
  
• Newly acquired titles - Manukau Public Libraries New Books
  
• Newsletters - Christchurch Libraries RSS page
  
• Updated subject content -Kansas City Public Library subject guides
  
• Book reviews - Greene County Public Library book reviews
  
• Book lists - newly added or revised - Hennepin County Library readers' lists
  
• Events - Auckland City Libraries
  
• Tutorials - Virginia Commonwealth University tutorial feeds
  
• Media releases - National Library of New Zealand media releases
  
• Suggestions - The University of Auckland Library

I will add to the list as I come across more examples.